School: Tír Dhá Ghlas (Terryglass) (roll number 13436)

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Terryglass, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Seán Ó Gliasáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0531, Page 044

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0531, Page 044

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    18 Why is a lame dog like a schoolboy adding six and seven? Ans because he puts down three and carries one.
    19 What instrument of war does the earth resemble? Ans a revolver.
    20 What flowers are there between a womans nose and chin? Ans tulips.
    21 Why may a beggar wear a short coat Ans because it may be long enough before he gets another.
    22 When is it a good thing to lose your temper? Ans. When it is a bad one
    23 What is that which Adam never had
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